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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.56, 3,067.98 and 1,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.56, 3,067.98 and 1,437.46 is: 1,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.56 : 3,067.98 = 1,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.56/3,067.98 = 1,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.56x = 3,067.98 × 1,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.56x = 4,410,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,098.53/2,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.35

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